Sri Lanka for Families

You’ll be met at the airport by your private driver and taken directly to your hotel to rest and recharge. This afternoon, enjoy some down time while the children craft kites and Vesak lanterns with the hotel staff.

You’re driving from Kotugoda to Habarana, taking you eastward across Sri Lanka's central plains, passing lush paddy fields and small villages. As you approach Habarana, the landscape becomes more forested and dry, hinting at the ancient cultural treasures that await you.

Walk between the giant rock-carved lion’s paws into 5th century Sigiriya Rock Fortress to wander the winding stone pathways, view vibrant frescoes and marvel at the 1,000-year-old graffiti. This afternoon, you’re cycling off-the-beaten-track around the vast sacred remains of Anuradhapura with a Buddhist guide.

You’re driving south through gently rolling countryside filled with coconut groves, catching glimpses of water buffalo and traditional rustic villages. You’ll stop along the way to visit Dambulla Caves with their vibrant Buddhist murals, statues and sacred relics.

Sink into the organic farm estate of your hotel today with a tour of the bountiful coconut, banana, mango, cinnamon, coffee and cocoa plantations. You might also want to take a tuk-tuk to the local rural village or visit the neighbouring Buddhist temples.

You’re driving eastwards into Sri Lanka’s central hills climbing through verdant farmland and coconut groves into the misty mountains. Spend the afternoon either relaxing by the forest-fringed pool or exploring the fascinating Ellerton estate and neighbouring tea factories on foot, by bicycle or tuk-tuk.

Explore Kandy by tuk-tuk today, winding along vibrant streets, you’ll explore important sites such as the Temple of the Tooth, Bahirawakanda Buddha and the Royal Botanical Gardens while pausing to peruse markets, enjoy a traditional dance and sip historic tea.

A chance to experience Sri Lanka’s picturesque hill country from the iconic mountain railway, offering unparalleled views of emerald tea plantations, cascading waterfalls and misty mountain views as you travel to your hotel deep in the island’s tea country.

Spend the day immersed in tea culture with a nature walk through lush plantations, a Ceylon tea tasting and tours of organic gardens. Enjoy a picnic by the waterfall, cycle the trails and join an authentic cooking class.

You’re looping through the hillsides and valleys today passing tea plantations and lush forests as you travel to Koslanda. On arrival, relax by the hotel’s infinity pool before enjoying an evening gathering around the hotel’s bonfire, toasting marshmallows.

A cultural feast awaits in today’s cooking class, designed to give kids the skills to prepare traditional Sri Lankan dishes. Follow this with a family hike along a jungle trail looking out for monkeys, frogs and geckos as you head to a secluded waterfall to swim.

Today you’re heading for the coast, stopping along the way for a safari at Udawalawe National Park where you’ll get the chance to spend time with the herds of endangered Sri Lankan elephants alongside water buffalo, deer, crocodiles and numerous bird species.

Sink into some relaxation time today, follow a morning yoga session with swaying in a palm-slung hammock over pristine sands, enjoying a family surf lesson, diving into the hotel’s infinity pool, heading out on a SUP safari or shell-collecting along the beach.

Immerse your children in learning about Sri Lanka’s pristine marine environment today, with a visit to the turtle hatchery at Rekawa Beach to see eggs being laid, watch hatchlings emerge or learn about the centre’s impressive conservation work.

Your driver will take you to the airport today in time for your return flight home. Time to reflect on everything that you have seen on the island and start editing your photographs.